74" Knucklehead Cylinder Piston Kit
Before you order — V-Twin tech note
- Shovelhead rocker arm shims may be used on the left side of the Knucklehead rocker arms to adjust end play. Available as12-0704 (.005), 12-0710 (.007), 12-0715 (.015).
Description
Replacement 74" Knucklehead cylinder and piston kit are honed and pre fitted with 8.5:1 compression cast pistons and rings. Set does not feature any factory markings. They are ready to run and will require break-in. Please refer to proper shop manual for suggestions on break-in. For stock stroke only. For 1941-1947 Knuckleheads. Cylinders are without lip on top. Order head base gasket separately.
*NOTE: All cast iron cylinders have same piston to wall clearance .0025 -.003. Bore size is 3.4380"-3.4385" inner diameter.
*NOTE: Replacement type cylinder kits do not have original motorcast markings on the cylinder base.
Specifications
- V-Twin number
- 11-2601
- Manufacturer
- Motorshop
- Sold as
- 1 - KIT
- Origin
- Imported
- 2026 catalogue pages
- 537
Goes with this part
V-Twin lists these alongside 11-2601 — replacements, the parts commonly fitted at the same time, and supersessions. Check the fitment on each before ordering.